Parents for Peace at Iftar: Turning Reflection into Action
A few nights ago, Myrieme Churchill, Executive Director of Parents for Peace, had the honor of speaking at an Iftar gathering, where she shared reflections on faith, community, and the importance of early intervention in preventing extremism. As someone who grew up in Morocco, later moved to France, and ultimately became an American by choice, […]
Parents for Peace at Harvard Medical School: Extremism as a Public Health Concern
Parents for Peace presented at a Harvard Medical School conference, emphasizing that radicalization stems from trauma and unmet psychological needs, and advocating for a public health approach to prevention and intervention.
Parents for Peace Contributes Expertise to Groundbreaking Texas DPS Conference on Targeted Violence Prevention
Parents for Peace recently participated in the inaugural 2025 Texas Targeted Violence Prevention and Behavioral Threat Management Conference, hosted by the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) from January 13-15, 2025, in San Antonio. This landmark event brought together over 350 stakeholders from across the nation to address the critical issues of targeted violence and […]
Protecting Our Youth: Empowering Schools to Build Resilience
Over the past few days, Parents for Peace’s Executive Director, Myrieme Nadri-Churchill, and Director of Trauma Services and Training, Miri Bar-Halpern, PsyD, engaged with educators and school leaders across Massachusetts.
Reflections on the Eradicate Hate Global Summit
Chin Roger’s resilience and commitment to supporting families affected by extremism remind us why our mission to prevent hate is so vital.
Protecting Vulnerable Youth: Parents for Peace Featured in the Financial Times
Extremist groups are targeting children on the autism spectrum, and Parents for Peace is working to raise awareness and protect vulnerable youth from online radicalization.
Addressing the Youth Mental Health Crisis: Parents for Peace at the Dads’ Caucus in Congress
Social media algorithms are steering vulnerable teens toward harmful ideologies, and it’s time to hold platforms accountable for their role in the youth mental health crisis.
Parents for Peace at the Virginia Summit to Combat Antisemitism
Myrieme Churchill, Mubin Shaikh, and Arno Michaelis attended the Virginia Summit to Combat Antisemitism, presenting on the transformative power of empathy and resilience in combating hate.
Op-Ed on WBUR Cognoscenti: How Families Can Intervene Before Radicalization Takes Hold
In the wake of the recent assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump, many Americans are struggling to understand how a young person like Thomas Matthew Crooks could have been drawn into violent extremism. As our society becomes more polarized, radicalization is no longer a fringe issue—it’s a growing crisis that affects families of all […]
Building Bridges: Parents for Peace Meets with Representative Seth Magaziner
Myrieme Churchill recently met with Representative Seth Magaziner (D, RI-02) in Warwick, Rhode Island, where they discussed potential collaborations between Parents for Peace and the House Committee on Homeland Security.